Mumbai- The financial, commercial and entertainment capital of India. The most populus city of India, one of the biggest cosmopilon and metropoliton hub, Mumbai can also be called the symbol of Gothic and victorian architcture since it clearly reflects the history of British rule in India through its amazing monuments and heritage buildings.
It is located in the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. It constitutes of seven Islands which were initially in control of  successive indenigous empires. Islands were home to communities of fishing empires. Then came Portuguese followed by British East India Company. In 1661 King Charles II married the Portuguese Catherine of Braganza, seven islands  then went to King as a part of his wife’s dwory. With the construction of roads and railways Bombay had emerged out to be the main sea port on Arabian sea. In 1947, upon Independence day the city had been incorporated as Bombay state.
The architecture of the city is a blend of Gothic Revival, Indo-Saracenic, Art Deco, and other contemporary styles. Most of the buildings during the British period, such as the Victoria Terminus and Bombay University, were built in Gothic Revival style. 
Their architectural features include a variety of European influences such as German gables, Dutch roofs, Swiss timbering, Romance arches, Tudor casements, and traditional Indian features. Read more on wikipedia.
To preserve the glorious past and to conserve the city’s heritage structures, The Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee (MHCC) was established in 1995, Which formulates special regulations and by-laws. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus  In the south of Mumbai has been declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
There are colonial-era buildings and Soviet-style offices. On the West coast are former-textile mills being demolished and skyscrapers built on top. 
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Impressive architecture and excellent pictures of it. I think ONE of your buildings is bigger than our entire town!
Haha. India is big that way. Bigger poputalion and biggest hearts. We believe in ‘BIG’
Great captures of some fabulous buildings…
There are many more I would be sharing soon. Thanks for the visit.
Initially I thought I liked Delhi because for a period of time a few years ago, it was like my second home. I have many friends there and made frequent trips there due to work. But once I saw Mumbai last year, I changed my mind. Mumbai is a city which I love the atmosphere, people are more chilled and relaxed (compared to Delhi-lites hahah), the amazing Gothic and Art Deco architecture and safer. Hope one day I get to return to Mumbai again and explore the city in depth.
Yes, you must. I belong to Delhi but as soon as I was in MUMBAI I just loved the whole experience. We gonna meet next time.
I hope we get to meet some day! 🙂
I am enthralled with the beauty and majesty in this photo, Rashmi.
The buildings look actually grand and majestic.
Thanks for the educational info as well as some pretty cool pics aka fascinating take on the challenge; well done!
Thanks for the visit. I am so fascinated with the architecture of South Mumbai. It is very inspiring for the young architects.